A man died in a collision with a car on the A14, the latest in a series of deaths and serious injuries on the road this week.

Suffolk Police were called at 2.40am this morning (July 14) to a report that a blue Peugeot 306 had collided with a pedestrian on the westbound carriageway of the A14, between junctions 43 and 42.

Ambulance crews and a volunteer doctor from the Suffolk Accident Rescue Service were also in attendance, but the pedestrian – a man aged in his 20s - was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Peugeot was unharmed.

See below for the latest news on the accidents and congestion on major roads, including the A14, M11 and A10, that might affect your route into work, check out the updates as they happen.

Delays and cancellations on the trains, affecting commuters heading into and out of London, and across Cambridgeshire, will also be updated in the blog.

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10:47

Why is the A14 so dangerous at the moment?

In the past eight weeks, three people have died, several have been badly hurt, and the road has been closed or had lane restrictions on 11 occasions. Hugh Bladon, treasurer of the Alliance of British Drivers, suggests there’s several problems.

09:56

Statement from ambulance service after fatal collision

A spokesman for East of England Ambulance Service said: “The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust received a call at 2.42am today to a report of a collision between a car and pedestrian on the A14 at Bury St Edmunds.

“An ambulance crew was on scene in three minutes followed by two response cars, Suffolk Accident Rescue Service and a response car from Magpas Air Ambulance were dispatched.

“Despite their best efforts a man in his 20s died at the scene. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.”

09:15

Pedestrian dies in collision on A14

A spokesman for Suffolk Police said: “A man has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Bury St Edmunds.

“Police were called at 2.40am this morning, Friday 14 July, to a report that a blue Peugeot 306 had collided with a pedestrian on the westbound carriageway of the A14, between junctions 43 and 42.

“Ambulance crews and a volunteer doctor from the Suffolk Accident Rescue Service were also in attendance, but the pedestrian – a man aged in his 20s - was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Peugeot was unharmed.

“The road was closed for a collision investigation to take place and reopened at around 7.15am.

“Any witnesses - including other motorists in the area at the time who may have dash cam footage - are asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 101 quoting reference CAD 27 of 14 July.”

08:59

A14 eastbound now cleared

08:42

Statement on A14 collision

A spokesman from Suffolk Accident Rescue Service said: “A volunteer doctor from SARS attended the serious road traffic collision on the A14 at Junction 43 early this morning.

“The incident involved a car and a pedestrian.

“We can give no further information at this time.”

08:28

Broken down vehicle on A14 causing queues

08:19

Friday goals

08:17

Update on train cancellation from Cambridge North

08:13

More train cancellations

08:09

Slow on Horningsea Road

Usual slow traffic on Horningsea Road and Ditton Lane between the A14, J34 and Newmarket Road.

08:00

Car broken down on A14

A car has broken down on the slip road on the A14, J33 heading eastbound, blocking the turning onto the A10.

Expect delays.

07:57

Travel advice for Latitude

If you’re heading to Latitude Festival this weekend, here’s some kind advice from Suffolk Police.

Good news for campers: The Suffolk fest headlined by Mumford and Sons, The 1975 and Fleet Foxes, should enjoy a mostly rain-free weekend (Image: Jack Pasco)

07:53

Congestion on Trumpington Road both ways

Usual congestion on Trumpington Road and Hauxton Road northbound and southbound between the M11, J11 and Trumpington to the centre of Cambridge.